The Cardiff Quins speedster announced her arrival on the international stage with two tries against Sweden. She quickly followed that up with another brace in her third appearance for Wales - against Scotland in the Six Nations.

A PE teacher at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd, James's instant success should never have been doubted, as she had earlier tasted international success with both hockey (mixed) and Touch Rugby and also represented her county in athletics.